Login24 APR 2025
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Helping to transform lives of those in need
OVER two decades after it opened, Downpatrick’s Tools for Solidarity is continuing to transform people’s lives.
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Lions Club thanks firefighters after Mournes wildfires
MEMBERS of Newcastle Lions Club paid a visit to the town’s fire station recently to thank firefighters for their work in tackling the recent wildfires in the Mournes. -
Langley community farm’s future secured
THE future of Ballynahinch’s Langley community farm has been secured. -
Marshals deployed to police Strangford Lough crossings
MARSHALS were deployed in Strangford over the Easter holiday period to help manage traffic wishing to cross the waterway by ferry. -
Downe Hospital district nursing team doing their bit for foodbank
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Minister to face grilling after £5.3m flooding fund unspent
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Appeal for alternative schemes for Mournes
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MLA appeals for voting age to be lowered to 16
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Government urged to do more to protect vital Mournes landscape
A LEADING organisation which champions the restoration of diverse and iconic landscapes has welcomed a PSNI commitment to prosecute those responsible for the recent wildfires in the Mournes.
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Council is urged to up its game on transparency over gondola
NEWRY, Mourne and Down Council has been advised to provide “increased transparency” around the multi-million pound Mournes Gateway Project. -
Downpatrick one of worst towns for blocked sewers
DOWNPATRICK has been revealed as one of the worst towns in Northern Ireland when it comes to blocked sewers. -
Trust left ‘dismayed’
THE Mourne Heritage Trust says it is “dismayed” at the latest spate of landscape fires affecting the Mournes. -
Storm clean-up continues
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Couple set to pedal around NI for charity
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Focus on dangers to young people online
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People feeling forgotten Secretary of State hears
SPORTS
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Down ready for Ulster
DOWN captain Pierce Laverty believes his side are rejuvenated as they prepare to put relegation behind them and take on Fermanagh in the Ulster Senior Football Championship quarter-finals at Brewster Park on Saturday.
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Downpatrick power their way to Harry Clarke final
DOWNPATRICK were relentless when they breezed past a depleted Strangford team and booked their place in the Harry Clarke Cup final.
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Downpatrick miss out by single score to Clonduff
THERE were no complaints about the entertainment provided at Pairc Tomas Ruiseil on Friday night as Clonduff pipped Downpatrick RGU by a point at the final whistle.
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Everything to play for in race for league title
THE BMF Snooker League season is coming to its conclusion and with just three games remaining, we still do not know who will triumph.
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Bishopscourt roars to bikes
TEMPLE Motorcycle Club hosted the first round of the Ulster Superbike Championship at Bishopscourt recently.
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Crutchley storms to first Hill and Dale win in style
THE first race of the Hill and Dale Series is always a highly anticipated event – a sure sign that spring has truly sprung.
FEATURES
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Champions of Europe
A LOCAL dance school has come out on top at the European Dance Masters Championships 2025.
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COUNTRY DIARY
From the pages of the Down Recorder, April 19, 1995
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Winners of Maureen Donnelly memorial writing competition
THE winners of the Maureen Donnelly Memorial Writing Competition have been announced.
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Annsborough goes back in time
FORMER Annsborough Integrated Primary School pupils made a nostalgic return to the classroom last week.
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Railway enthusiast on track with award
THE Downpatrick and Co Down Railway is celebrating more success.
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Riki goes back to her artistic roots with new collection ‘to bring joy’
A LOCAL woman has returned to her artistic roots with a new collection.
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